How To Fix WRF_APC808 - Enter one of the following key figures: IF, IV, PA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Enter one of the following key figures: IF, IV, PA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC808 - Enter one of the following key figures: IF, IV, PA ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC808:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_APC808
  Message Text:
  
  Enter one of the following key figures: IF, IV, PA
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Product Costing or Activity-Based Costing (ABC), particularly when working with key figures in the Workload-Related Forecasting (WRF) or Activity Price Calculation (APC) processes.
  The system expects the user to specify one of the required key figures to proceed. The key figures mentioned in the message:
  
  IF = Input Factor
  IV = Input Value
  PA = Planned Activity
  
  If none of these key figures is entered or if an invalid key figure is provided, the system raises this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the planning or calculation of activity prices.
  When defining or entering key figures for workload or activity planning.
  In transactions or reports related to cost center planning, activity price calculation, or workload-related forecasting.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Enter a valid key figure:
  
  When prompted, enter one of the following key figures exactly as required:
  
  IF (Input Factor)
  IV (Input Value)
  PA (Planned Activity)
  
  
  
  Check the input field:
  
  Ensure that the field where the key figure is to be entered is not left blank and contains one of the valid values.
  
  
  Verify the context:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct step or screen where the key figure is expected.
  
  
  Consult configuration:
  
  If the error persists, check the configuration of the key figures in the controlling area or cost center planning settings to ensure these key figures are defined and active.
  
  
  Review documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this error can be related to missing or incorrect customizing. Check SAP Notes or documentation related to APC or WRF for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Key Figures in SAP APC:
  
  Key figures like IF, IV, and PA are used to quantify workload or activity quantities for cost allocation and activity price calculation.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  This error might appear in transactions such as:
  
  KP06 (Cost Center Planning)
  KP26 (Activity Type Planning)
  KSU1 (Activity Price Calculation)
  Custom reports or programs related to workload forecasting.
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes with keywords like "WRF_APC808", "key figure IF IV PA", or "Activity Price Calculation key figures" for any patches or detailed explanations.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process step where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.